Once on Draenor, the black dragons settled into the Gorgrond and Frostfire Ridge. They were not there long before they were attacked by Gruul, his offspring, and a small group of Alliance Expedition fighters. The eggs were destroyed and Deathwing was forced to flee from battle, followed immediately by Sabellian.

The Burning Crusade

Deathwing managed to return to Azeroth, but Sabellian remained behind on Draenor — now Outland. He is a fierce enemy of Gruul the Dragonkiller and Gruul's seven sons, and hates them deeply for killing Sabellian's own people and children.

Sabellian has admitted that he counts Rexxar as one of his friends, though he has not revealed to Rexxar that he is a black dragon.

Quests

Quotes

Sabellian as Baron Sablemane.

"My loathing of interruptions is overshadowed only by my hatred of Gruul the Dragonkiller and his seven sons!"

Showdown

Goc yells: Who dares rouse Goc from his restful slumber?Baron Sablemane yells: It's only right that you know the name of the one who will take your life.Goc yells: Your name is as insignificant to me as the names of the thousands who have died under the might of Goc.Baron Sablemane yells: Baron Sablemane. It will be on your lips as you gasp your final breath.Baron Sablemane yells: Let us begin.Battle begins.Baron Sablemane yells: Your father destroyed my children and left their bodies impaled upon the rocky blades at Dragons' End. For this, you will die! Enough of this farce. Prepare to face my full wrath!Baron Sablemane begins emanating immense power.Baron Sablemane transforms into Sabellian and proceeds to kill Goc.Baron Sablemane yells: We will speak again, but away from here.

Speculation

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Old God's influence?

Sabellian is noticeably much less hostile than other black dragons towards non-black dragonkin, as seen how he treats the player and Rexxar (while somewhat rude, he isn't openly hostile and shows no intent to actually attack). It is possible that due to his extended period away from Azeroth (and the Old Gods) that he no longer hears the maddening whispers that plague the rest of his corrupted flight.

Relatives

While the lineage pictures from Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects and The Magazine #2 list him as the son of Deathwing and Sintharia, Ultimate Visual Guide refers to him as the half-brother of Onyxia and Nefarian. It can be speculated that Sintharia is not Sabellian's mother, but it is said that only Sintharia could survive mating with Deathwing. Moreover, comparing the other lineages it does not seem to be true as in case of Malygos's child, Balacgos, the mother is clearly listed as unknown.

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